Более половины крупнейших банков США открывают двери для биткоина Translation: Over Half of Americas Largest Banks Open Doors to Bitcoin

More than half of the largest banks in the United States have either launched or announced services related to the first cryptocurrency, according to financial firm River.

Analysts examined the top 25 financial institutions in the country and discovered that 60% of these banks offer trading or storage options for digital assets.

Interest in the cryptocurrency sector has been shown by three representatives of the «big four» banks in the U.S., which collectively hold assets exceeding $7.3 trillion:

Swiss giant UBS, operating in the American market, is also planning to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its affluent clients.

Meanwhile, Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the U.S. with assets of $2.67 trillion, has not indicated any plans regarding cryptocurrency. Similarly, Capital One and Truist Bank have not announced intentions to engage with the crypto market.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed a shift in sentiment within the traditional banking sector.

Following a forum in Davos, he noted that bankers have become more welcoming toward the industry. One global CEO referred to cryptocurrencies as a «top priority,» viewing them as essential for the survival of their businesses.

Despite the growing interest in Bitcoin, banks maintain a stringent stance on profitable stablecoins, perceiving them as risks to system stability.

It is worth noting that Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire has stated that interest payments on “stablecoins” do not pose a threat to the banking system.